Hornady 8618 Unprimed Brass Cases 224 Valkyrie - 50 Count

The Hornady 8618 unprimed brass cases deliver the precision foundation needed for match-grade 224 Valkyrie ammunition. These cases feature Hornady's proprietary brass alloy composition and manufacturing tolerances that enable consistent performance across multiple reloading cycles.

What Makes This Different

Hornady brass cases undergo a multi-stage annealing process that creates uniform case wall thickness and optimal neck tension retention. The brass composition contains specific copper and zinc ratios engineered for the 224 Valkyrie's high-pressure operating environment. Each case receives individual weight sorting within 0.5 grains to eliminate velocity variations that compromise accuracy.

Key Features

• Proprietary brass alloy optimized for 224 Valkyrie chamber pressures up to 65,000 PSI
• Flash hole diameter held to ±0.001" tolerance for consistent primer ignition
• Case wall thickness variation under 0.0015" measured at neck and shoulder
• Annealed case mouths prevent splitting during bullet seating operations
• Weight-sorted cases within 0.5-grain tolerance reduce velocity spread
• Compatible with standard small rifle primers and 224 Valkyrie chamber specifications
• Reloadable for 8-12 cycles with proper case preparation techniques

Match shooters report velocity standard deviations under 15 fps when combined with quality components and consistent powder charges. The cases maintain primer pocket integrity through multiple firing cycles, eliminating the loose primer issues common with softer brass alternatives. Long-range competitors appreciate the dimensional consistency that translates to predictable ballistic performance at extended distances.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 224 Valkyrie
• Case count: 50 pieces per package
• Case length: 1.600 inches
• Primer type: Small rifle
• Flash hole diameter: 0.080 inches
• Case head diameter: 0.378 inches
• Neck diameter: 0.253 inches (outside)
• Manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska

These cases provide the consistency demanded by precision shooters who understand that ammunition accuracy starts with quality brass. The controlled manufacturing process eliminates the dimensional variations that create flyers and unpredictable trajectories in critical shooting situations.